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Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for seat on board
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has called off a proxy fight with Disney one day after newly returned CEO Bob Iger announced a major restructuring of the company that includes thousands of job cuts. Peltz phoned into CNBC on Thursday to say that his firm, Trian Fund Management, got everything it...
‘Wheel of Yinzer’ game show to feature ‘YaJagoff!’ and ‘Pittsburgh Today Live’
Sarah Aziz promises not to tell anyone. “I am good at keeping a secret,” said Aziz, director of festival management for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, who was invited to host “Wheel of Yinzer,” a live game show modeled on what Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been doing for decades...
Michelle Obama launching podcast based on ‘Light We Carry’
LOS ANGELES — Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast. Audible announced Wednesday that the former first lady will launch the “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” on March 7. It’s based on Obama’s tour promoting “The Light We Carry,” her recent bestselling book, which featured special guests...
A behind-the-scenes look at Cirque du Soleil: Corteo
Catherine Duval and her team were inspecting each piece of clothing and accessory. They were in search of missing buttons, torn fabric or stains, holes or anything out of the ordinary. It’s their mission to make a repair or replace the piece before the show can go on. “If a...
God of War, Wordle lead a bumpy year in video games
It’s been a bumpy year for video games, in part thanks to the ongoing repercussions of the pandemic. Some major releases got delayed (2023 could be a doozy), but enough crossed the finish line to keep gamers happy. Indie developers held up their end, delivering innovative challenges and fascinating stories....
Holiday parties are back, but how to dress?
NEW YORK — The season’s triple-virus threat notwithstanding, parties are back, and they’ve brought with them the potential for some dress code chaos. White tie, black tie, black tie creative/festive, semiformal: It might take some extra re-entry energy to figure out these pre-pandemic guidelines in an exhausted world more used...
Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on ‘Call of Duty’
LONDON — Microsoft agreed Wednesday to make the hit video game “Call of Duty” available on Nintendo for 10 years should its $69 billion purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard go through — an apparent attempt to fend off objections from rival Sony. The blockbuster merger is facing close scrutiny...
LAPD took an unusual action after its handling of sex scandal was questioned
LOS ANGELES — Days after an internal investigation was launched into whether a former Los Angeles police captain led a cover-up of sexual assault allegations against former CBS chief Leslie Moonves, the detective who handled the case years ago took an unusual step. Last month, LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division Det. Oscar...
Cartoonists honor ‘Peanuts’ creator in funny pages
NEW YORK — Cartoonists across the nation are celebrating the 100th birthday of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz as only they can — with cartoons. More than 75 syndicated cartoonists have tucked tributes, Easter eggs and references to “Peanuts” in Saturday’s funny papers to honor the creator of Charlie Brown,...
Western Pa. arts, cultural organizations rebuild post-pandemic programs, audiences
During the covid-19 pandemic shutdowns, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO Kevin McMahon frequently reassured colleagues that things would be OK. “Even in the darkest days of the pandemic, I said, ‘We’re resilient; we’re gonna make it through this,’ ” he said. “Of course, there were moments when I got...
After ‘America’s Got Talent’ run, singer Aubrey Burchell settles into life after the limelight
After spending the summer performing under Hollywood’s bright lights, Aubrey Burchell quietly finds herself back in the fluorescent glow of the North Huntingdon Target store. The 2019 Norwin High School graduate who wowed national NBC audiences on “America’s Got Talent” and prompted Simon Cowell to crow, “We are just witnessing...
Kennywood reopens with new security measures in place after triple shooting
An increased police presence and stricter security screenings awaited Kennywood customers Friday night as the amusement park reopened six days after a shooting that wounded three people. An altercation between two groups of juveniles led to a 39-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy being shot in the leg and another...
‘Dilbert’ newspaper flap brings renewed focus on cartoonist Scott Adams’ many controversies
“Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams’ recent announcement that his popular comic strip exploring the office culture grind was being trimmed out of dozens of newspapers is drawing renewed attention to the 65-year-old creator’s many controversies and sometimes NSFW politics, which have taken on a life of their own over the years....
As TikTok eats the world, YouTube makes a bid for creators’ hearts — and wallets
PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Gathered in the company’s historic Spruce Goose hangar Tuesday morning, a host of YouTube leaders laid out a roadmap for the platform’s evolving relationship with both video creators and the music industry, announcing new monetization tools and industry partnerships in the cavernous event space where Howard...
Q&A: Amanda Gorman talks UN poem, fame, future presidency
LOS ANGELES — When Amanda Gorman was invited to read a newly developed poem at the U.N. General Assembly, the young sensation took a deep look at how several societal issues — such as hunger and poverty — have impacted Earth’s preservation. Just like her stirring inauguration poem last year,...
Comedian Steven Wright bringing his quirky insights to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre
Comedian Steven Wright is known for his deadpan delivery of ironic one-liners, quirky stories, non sequiturs and paraprosdokians — sentences with an unexpected twist at the end. Like this one: “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.” Just because his humor is off-beat, he doesn’t think...
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council maps promote neighborhood art scenes
Having a hard time keeping track of all of Pittsburgh’s art and culture opportunities? Now, there’s a map for that. The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has developed maps that highlight more than 145 art venues and organizations in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas — Downtown (including Lawrenceville); East End (including The...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust adds music, comedy and more to gallery crawl
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s annual Summer Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District is about more than just art. It’s also about music, magic, comedy and a drag revue. From 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, free events are scheduled at more than 15 stops located in Trust galleries, other indoor and...
Lego releasing ‘The Office’ set with a stapler in Jello, ‘World’s Best Boss’ mug and more
The newest Lego building set will be hard to resist for fans of “The Office.” “Build familiar areas of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton office with Lego bricks, including boss Michael Scott’s office (which slides out for display on its own), the conference room and much more,” Lego said. The set is...
Comedian Tracy Morgan coming to Pittsburgh this fall
You may not be able to catch funny man Tracy Morgan on “Saturday Night Live” these days but you’ll have an opportunity to see him in Pittsburgh this fall. Morgan is appearing at The Event Center at Rivers Casino on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. as part his “No...
3 charged in scheme to sell stolen ‘Hotel California’ notes
NEW YORK — A rock memorabilia dealer and two other men were charged Tuesday with scheming to sell allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to the classic rock juggernaut “Hotel California” and other hits by the Eagles. Prosecutors said the trio lied to auction houses and buyers about the manuscripts’ fuzzy chain...
Pickles & Giggles comedy show brings power of Picklesburgh into Downtown
Rojo Perez is one of four headliners for the Pickles & Giggles Comedy Showcase, slated for 8 p.m. Thursday on the eve of Picklesburgh in the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. Presented by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, in conjunction with the National Comedy Center of Jamestown, N.Y., it’s the first...
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ creator Takahashi Kazuki found dead off Japanese coast at age 60
Takahashi Kazuki, who created the wildly popular “Yu-Gi-Oh!” entertainment franchise, has died at age 60, according to a report. Kazuki was found dead Wednesday in the water near the Japanese coastal city of Nago, prompting an investigation, the Japanese public broadcast company NHK reported, according to Variety. There were said...
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival returns after 2-year hiatus
The long wait is almost over for fans of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival. Canceled in 2020 and 2021, the festival returns for its 48th year Thursday through Sunday at Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg. “It just keeps going and growing, so we’re very happy,” said Diane Shrader,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: June 17-19
Scandalous scoundrels Faire Wynds Entertainment will present a living history program entitled “Scoundrel’s Alley” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Compass Inn Museum, along Route 30 in Laughlintown. A troupe of four historical re-enactors will portray rogues, paupers and other undesirable figures, bringing to life historical...
